SWIFT/BIC code LOYDGB21N85
LOYDGB21N85 belongs to Lloyds Bank PLC in Altrincham, United Kingdom.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | LOYDGB21N85 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | LOYDGB21 |
| Branch code | N85 |
| Bank | Lloyds Bank PLC |
| Branch | Altrincham - 771953 |
| City | Altrincham |
| Country | United Kingdom |
How the Lloyds Bank PLC SWIFT/BIC is built up
A SWIFT/BIC code has 8 or 11 characters. Each part has a fixed meaning:
- LOYD Bank code
- 4 letters that identify the bank.
- GB Country code
- 2 letters for the country (ISO 3166).
- 21 Location code
- 2 characters for the city or region of the head office.
- N85 Branch code
- 3 characters for a specific branch. XXX means the head office.
Check before you send
- Ask the recipient which bank and branch the account is held at.
- Use the head office code (XXX) when no branch is specified.
- Make sure the country in the code matches the country of the account.
Frequently asked questions
Which bank uses SWIFT/BIC code LOYDGB21N85?
LOYDGB21N85 is the SWIFT/BIC code of Altrincham - 771953, a branch or department of Lloyds Bank PLC in Altrincham, United Kingdom. Only use it if the account is held at this specific branch.
How long does a transfer to Lloyds Bank PLC take?
SEPA payments in euros normally arrive the next business day. Transfers in other currencies can take 1–3 business days.
Do I need LOYDGB21N85 to send euros to United Kingdom?
United Kingdom belongs to the SEPA area. For euro transfers the IBAN normally suffices and many banks fill in the BIC automatically. For other currencies you do need LOYDGB21N85.
What happens if I use LOYDGB21N85 incorrectly?
Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Double-check LOYDGB21N85 with the recipient before sending.
What does each part of LOYDGB21N85 stand for?
LOYD is the bank code of Lloyds Bank PLC, GB is the ISO code of United Kingdom, 21 is the location code and N85 is the code of the department Altrincham - 771953.
Can I use LOYDGB21 instead of LOYDGB21N85?
LOYDGB21 points to the main office of Lloyds Bank PLC, while LOYDGB21N85 points to Altrincham - 771953. Most international transfers work with the head office code, but use LOYDGB21N85 if the recipient asks for it.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.